Aldron Injection 4 mg/mL 25 Ampx1 mL works by decreasing the release of certain substances that cause swelling. It also works by suppressing or partially preventing the effect of the immune system.
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Aldron Injection 4 mg/mL 25 Ampx1 mL

Severe allergic reaction severe

Swelling of face, lips, eyelids, tongue, hands and feet severe

Loss of vision or blurred vision severe

Infections that persist for long severe

Black or tarry stools severe

Unusual tiredness and weakness

Headache

Dizziness

Sleeplessness

Agitation and anxiety

Acne

Increased hair growth

Irregular menstrual periods

Easy bruising and bleeding

Uses of Aldron Injection 4 mg/mL 25 Ampx1 mL
What is it prescribed for?

Inflammation
This medicine is used to reduce or prevent swelling associated with conditions like asthma, colitis, allergic skin reactions etc.

Joint inflammation
This medicine is used to relieve swelling and pain associated with diseases like arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, bursitis, tendonitis, gout etc.

Eye/Ear inflammation
This medicine is used to relieve swelling, irritation, burning of the eye and ears caused due to infections, allergy, exposure to chemicals etc.

Chemotherapy induced nausea and vomiting
This medicine is used to prevent nausea and vomiting associated with the use of chemotherapy medicines for the treatment of cancer.

Bacterial Meningitis
This medicine is used along with other antibiotics to relieve the symptoms of meningitis in children.

Cushing’s syndrome
This medicine is used as a diagnostic test for Cushing’s syndrome.

Immunosuppression
This medicine is used in the prevention immune response under certain specific conditions like Lupus, Psoriasis, Multiple sclerosis, Alopecia etc.

Cerebral edema
This medicine is used for the management of this condition where an excess of water gets accumulated in the brain.

Shock
This medicine is used in the management of shock where the patient is unresponsive.

Cancer
This medicine is also used for the management of certain specific forms of cancer like Multiple myeloma, brain tumors etc.

Concerns

Frequently asked questions

Onset of action
The effect of this medicine can be observed within a few minutes after oral administration. However, this is subject to vary widely depending upon the form of administration and intended use.

Duration of Effect
The effect of this medicine lasts based on the form of administration and intended use.

Safe with Alchohol?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Is it habit forming?
No habit forming tendencies were reported.

Usage in pregnancy?
Use of this medicine is not recommended for pregnant women unless absolutely necessary and the potential benefits outweigh the risk involved. Consult your doctor before using this medicine.

Usage while breast-feeding?
Use of this medicine is not recommended by breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary and the potential benefits outweigh the risk involved. Consult your doctor before using this medicine.

When not to use?

Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use if you have a known history of allergy to it or any other medicine belonging to the category of corticosteroids.

Systemic Fungal Infection
This medicine is not recommended for use if you have a fungal infection affecting an internal organ/organs in the body.

Cerebral malaria
This medicine is not recommended for use if you are suffering from a rare type of malaria that affects the brain.

Active untreated infection
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients suffering from any serious infection and is yet to receive any treatment for the same.

Warnings

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy
Use of this medicine is not recommended for pregnant women unless absolutely necessary and the potential benefits outweigh the risk involved. Consult your doctor before using this medicine.

Breast-feeding
Use of this medicine is not recommended by breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary and the potential benefits outweigh the risk involved. Consult your doctor before using this medicine.

General Warnings

Other medicines
This medicine may interact with any medicine that you might be possible taking. Report the use of all medicines including supplement and herbs to the doctor to ensure safe and effective use of this medicine.

Allergic reaction
This medicine has the potential of causing moderate to a severe allergic reaction in the body. Any instance indicative of allergic reactions should be reported to the doctor in the first instance.

Other diseases
This medicine should be used with caution if the patient is suffering from diseases like cirrhosis, diverticulitis, myasthenia gravis, peptic ulcer disease, kidney diseases etc. Report the instance of other diseases as well before treatment with this medicine is initiated.

Change in blood pressure
Use of large dose of this medicine can alter the levels of electrolytes like sodium and potassium in the body and may cause unexpected changes in blood pressure levels.

Withdrawal symptoms
Use of this medicine should not be abruptly stopped as the patient is likely to suffer from withdrawal symptoms. The use should be slowly and gradually withdrawn.

Systemic fungal infections
Use of this medicine may worsen the symptoms of internal fungal infections and hence should be used only under life-threatening circumstances.

Lowest possible dose
The lowest possible dose of this medicine should be taken to keep the interactions and side effects away. Hence it is advised to optimize the dose strength at the earliest by accessing the underlying condition.

Growth inhibition
This medicine should be used with caution in pediatric patients as the risk of growth abnormalities, brittle bones, and other developmental problems are significantly high.

Psychotic effects
Use of this medicine can cause side effects like agitation, anxiety, depression, mood changes, and other psychotic manifestations and hence caution is advised. Any sign and symptom indicative of a mental side effect should be reported to the doctor immediately.

Delayed wound healing
Use of this medicine may delay the process of wound healing.

Immunization procedures
Immunization procedures involving the injection of a live and weakened pathogen should be avoided while taking this medicine. Alternate means of immunization not involving a live strain of a microorganism could be considered.

Dosage

Missed Dose
Contact your doctor for instructions if you missed a scheduled dose of this medicine. A self-attempt to make up for the lost dose may result in adverse effects.

Overdose
Contact your doctor if an overdose with this medicine for is suspected especially when the prescribed dose is very high. Symptoms may include thinning of the skin, easy bruising and bleeding, body fat deposits etc.

Interactions
Interaction with Medicines

Deflazacort severe

Levofloxacin severe

Live attenuated vaccines and related products severe

Hydrocodone severe

Disease interactions

severe
This medicine is known to cause imbalances in the levels of minerals like calcium, potassium, and sodium in the body. Hence it should be administered with caution in patients with a pre-existing electrolyte imbalance disorder.

severe
This medicine is known to cause perforations and bleeding in the gut especially when high doses are consumed. Hence this medicine should be administered with caution in patients having a pre-existing perforation disorder of the stomach or intestine.

severe
This medicine should be used with caution in patients who have recovered or are recovering from a recent heart attack.

severe
This medicine should be used with caution if the patient is suffering from an eye infection caused by herpes simplex virus.

severe
This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from this disease where the skin and connective tissue beneath become hard and stiff.

severe
This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from an infection caused by threadworm (Strongyloides).

Lab interactions

General Instructions

Take Aldron Injection 4 mg/mL 25 Ampx1 mL as instructed by the doctor. Your dosage timings, forms, duration and other attributes are subject to vary depending on the condition and hence adherence to the instruction is necessary to ensure safe and effective use of this medicine.

Other details

Food timings: Information not available

Administration time: Information not available

Sleep inducing: Information not available

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